I tried to install my new battery tie-down today, but since the J-bolts are too long, I can't get a ratchet on to secure the bolts down. Do I need to change the J-bolts? I could've sworn that you're supposed to get '95-'99 J-bolts anyway (it says that if you're ordering for a 5th Gen), so I figured that I would be fine.

I think it also has something to do with the fact that my Optima battery is shorther than the OEM one. I'm wondering if I should put something underneath it?

Thanks,
-Nick

 

Just cut of the J hook part and rebend it to a J hook after making sure you have the right height needed to holddown your new shorter battery. That's what i did with my car.

 

either cut it or go to pepboys or somewhere and get shorter ones

 

btw the optima supposed to come with a plastic block/spacer deal when you buy it. they ususally have it on top of the battery at the store. go back to the store and tell them that you didnt get one

 

Really? I had heard people putting a piece of wood under theirs but that's the first I heard that. Thanks